Courses offered

The Peacemaker Project offers training to school communities in the West Midlands. It is usual for a school to commission Peacemakers and a two-day Peer Mediation training together, but they can be delivered as distinct courses. Prices quoted below are based on one trainer for one group.

Peacemakers Course

Cost

£1,800(£180 per session)

Duration

10 weekly afternoon sessions

Description

A ten-week course working with a class or cohort to build social, emotional and conflict resolution skills. Delivered through weekly circle time workshops, this course is beneficial for each individual, for the class dynamic, and for teachers. Its aim is to help build strong relationship in the classroom and provide the skills to continue doing so. The course is tailored to the needs of each group by the trainer.Peacemakers is often a useful prelude to a 2-day Peer Mediation training.

Covers

Core Circle-Time skills

Active listening

Confident speaking

Cooperation in varied groups

Social confidence

Expressing feelings

Understanding others’ feelings

Speaking respectfully and affirmatively

The impact of language

Understanding conflict escalation

Dealing with anger

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Peer Mediation Training

Cost

£1000£665*

(*Discount while bursary funds last)

Duration

3 days

Description

A three day course to train a new peer mediation team for primary or secondary schools. Whether the school is training a new cohort or establishing wholly new peer mediation scheme, this provides young people with the requisite skills to help their peers resolve conflicts.The cost is based on one trainer for a group of approximately 24 students.

Training Adults

Cost

£400 (based on one trainer)

Duration

1 day

Description

Our trainers can provide teachers, learning support assistants, lunchtime supervisors and other staff with key skills to help them build successful relationships and use peace-building techniques. Through role-play and practice, participants can learn new ways to interact.

Can cover

Facilitating successful Circle Time

Supporting Peer Mediation

Approaches to student conflict for staff

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